United Nations Photo

Headline NGO Press Briefing on Human Security

Caption Description Speaking to the press on the last day of the DPI/NGO Conference on "Human Security and Dignity: fulfilling the Promise of the United Nations", two of the event's key speakers emphasized the importance of an integrated approach to reducing global human suffering and insecurity, which should bring together State and civil society players. Sadako Ogata, Chair of the Advisory Board on Human Security, said that the concept of human security and dignity complemented State security in today's globalized world. Following the Millennium Summit, that concept had been further defined by the Commission on Human Security -- an independent body inspired and supported by the United Nations and the Government of Japan - which she had co-chaired for two years.

A wide view of panel, from left to right: Paul Hoeffel, Chief of the NGO section of the Department of Public Information ; Sadako Ogata, Chair of the Advisory Board on Human Security, and Roland Wiederkehr, Member of the Swiss Parliament and founder of the Green Cross.

Unique Identifier UN7775907

NICA ID 26915

Production Date 09/10/2003 12:45:55 PM

Country United States of America

City/Location New York

Credit UN Photo/Evan Schneider